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Mike Grimm is in for Jim for the remainder of the week. He previews tonight's Gopher game he will be calling at Oregon. Would Grimmer make the trade for Giannis from the Bucks?

Jim joins Todd and they talk about the PGA Tour event at Pebble Beach. Collin Morikawa is an everyman type player despite being a two-time major champion. How did Jim like the new NBA All-Star format and Edwards winning the MVP. Twins might have the best "bad" team in baseball this year.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column on the state of the Timberwolves at the All-Star Break. He isn't concerned about Rudy's comments and his sources say, neither are the Wolves. Two teams were fined for tanking in the NBA, what does this mean. Todd offers a trade proposal he read, Jim shoots it down.

Jim and Todd talk about the possibility of a labor stoppage in MLB. On the field will fans see Walker Jenkins in the OF for the Twins this year. Jim says SS Kaelen Culpepper is the one to watch and Royce Lewis is at a crossroads. Will there be a WNBA season? Jim says yes but it may start late as a new CBA is worked out.

Jim and Todd talk about the Gopher basketball programs. Jim interviewed former Gopher great Amaya Battle about life outside the game. Despite a sub-.500 record Niko Medved is leading the men's team in the right direction. The Rudy Gobert blowing out of his teammates and coaches may actually be a good thing. Tom Pohlad is not off to a great start as the latest Pohlad to run the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about the Timberwolves Rudy Gobert going public with criticism about the effort of their star players and them not being held accountable by Coach Finch. Is he on the hot seat? The Wild are making their way toward the top of the league standings.

Jim joins Todd and breaks down why the Seahawks were the better team. Who could join the Vikings and JJ McCarthy in the quarterback room this off-season. Jim says Chris Finch is facing his first crisis in the locker-room as head coach of the Timberwolves.

Jim has covered the Super Bowl many times, he related some fun anecdotes from those experiences. He thinks Seattle is the better team. Todd asks if Drake Maye not winning the MVP award may take some pressure off. Larry Fitzgerald goes into the hall of Fame along with Drew Brees and others. The Winter Olympics begin tonight, both guys marvel at the toughness and courage of Lindsey Vonn competing wi...

Jim joins Todd post-NBA Trade deadline. The Wolves make a trade, but it's not the big one. Not a surprise to Jim. The player they trade for is having an excellent season. This helps their chances in the banged-up Western Conference. They could be active in the buy-out market and potentially bring back a popular player. Matt Boldy makes Wild history. Jim thought Niko Medved deserved a lot of credit...

Jim and Todd talk about a potential trade by the Timberwolves for Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks. Todd mentions a trade proposal ESPN posted this morning and who they think the Wolves have to give up to make a deal. Does Jim think Bob Kraft, the Patriots owner should get in the Hall of Fame.

Jim joins Todd and they talk about why Derek Falvey and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah were let go the same day. Falvey appeared with Todd Pohlad to announce he was leaving and while Jim was on a zoom call with threm, the Kwesi news came out. Jim is fone with both leaving if for different reasons.

Jim and Todd talk about a stellar performance for the Timberwolves in their win over OKC. The Giannis to the Wolves trade rumors persist, will it happen and what will it take.

Despite foot issues, Anthony Edwards played 38 minutes vs Dallas. He is playing again tonight vs OKC, it will have to be managed throughout the season but must be ok right now. Would the Wolves consider trading for Giannis? Jim asks, would he be a good fit? The NFL Coaching carousel spins, why did Pittsburgh land on Mike McCarthy? Did it have anything to do with Aaron Rodgers?

Jim and Todd talk about Bill Belichick not getting into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot. What does this mean if anything about Tom Brady getting in on the first ballot. Jim explains how the voting has gone in football vs baseball over the years. Is there any fire to all the smoke about the Vikings trying to trade for Joe Burrow.

Jim talks about the Timberwolves and how perhaps recent events have affected them. Anthony Edwards is dealing with an infected right foot. The Vikings lose a defensive coach, but not Brian Flores. Jim believes Flores is staying even though there are open head coaching jobs.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Seahawks and Sam Darnold heading to the Super Bowl. Does it mean anything to the Vikings front office. Coaches going for it on 4th down inside the ten yard line, why and how did it work out this weekend. Scottie Scheffler is intimidating to other PGA Tour pros, without trying.

Jim talks about his column today in the Minnesota Star-Tribune dealing with the perception of the men's pro sports teams owners. Even though the Twins have the most recent post season success, they are hated by their fan base. Meanwhile the Vikings ownership, having never won a title or any playoff games since 2019 are loved by the fan base, how come?

Jim and Todd talk about Brian Flores signing a new contract to remain the Vikings D-Coordinator, with a caveat. The WNBA still does not have a CBA, will they get one done in time for the season. Napheesa Collier's ankle surgery will likely keep her out of the start of the season. Preview the NFL Playoff weekend.

Jim joins Todd and talks about the Timberwolves recent 3 game losing streak. They each mean different things because of how they played out. Brian Flores has had several interviews, and not just for head coaching positions.

Jim and JP Cola take a look at the College Football National Championship game.  Jim and JP talked about recent NFL coaching moves including what's at stake in regards of the MN Vikings coaching staff.  They also talked about recent news concerning the Wild and Timberwolves.  

Jim breaks down the playoffs. He doesn't like to talk about the officials but he was not happy with how the interception in overtime for the Broncos to then beat the Bills was handled. He's shocked at the bad quarterback play as a whole this weekend, even Josh Allen and Matthew Stafford struggled. The Wolves are lacking some depth, but Edwards continues to get better.

Jim talks about his column on the Vikings needing former 1st Round Draft picks JJ McCarthy and Jordan Addison to play up to their draft position next year. 7 of 8 teams remaining have QB's taken in the 1st Round, even with Sam Darnold playing for his fifth different team, he was the #3 pick in the draft in his class. Jim isn't too concerned about Anthony Edwards right foot, which will keep him out...

Jim joins Todd and talks about the latest Jordan Addison arrest. What does it mean for the Vikings offseason plans at WR? Does it affect their negotiations with Jaylon Nailor. The NFL coaching dominos have begun to fall with John Harbaugh going to the Giants. A respected ESPN writer doesn't think Brian Flores will get a head coaching job, what does Jim think. Would he leave for a DC position elsew...

Jim and Todd talk Gopher men's basketball and both like their style of play. Reports indicate College Football Playoffs are expanding to 16 teams as early as the '26 season, and perhaps 24 teams in the future. Wolves looked terrific in win over hapless Bucks team, playing without Edwards and Gobert. Is Brian Flores gone for sure? Jim admits he read Mike Tomlin wrong.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim's column today in the Minnesota Star-Tribune. He talks about Anthony Edwards chances of being the league MVP this year or in the future. He names two big competitors for that honor. Will Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers return to the Steelers next season.